AI4PEP—Global South AI for Pandemic Network

We deepen the understanding of how responsible AI solutions can improve public health preparedness & response to disease outbreaks in the Global South

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Please catch our 1st Episode. https://t.co/27NiMJLIuh

https://t.co/lSEPHicD0I
@dzevela @YorkUniversity @IDRC_CRDI @CifalYork @YorkUnews @BlessingManB @DrSam_Oti @csinha
@Sida @TC_Africa @theACADIC

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🌍 Beyond AI Pilots

A new AI4PEP paper explores how locally led, community-centered AI can move beyond short-term pilots and become part of sustainable public health systems.

Across 27 hubs in 23 countries, the focus is simple: build AI that lasts. 🤖

https://t.co/xgEAwsiMrp

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🦟 What if a mosquito's wingbeat could help prevent the next outbreak?

AI4PEP Ghana has developed an AI model that identifies mosquito species from their wingbeat frequency.

#AI #PublicHealth #MachineLearning #Mosquitoes #VectorBorneDiseases #DigitalHealth #AI4PEP

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🦟 What if a mosquito's wingbeat could help prevent the next outbreak?

AI4PEP Ghana has developed an AI model that identifies mosquito species from their wingbeat frequency.

#AI #PublicHealth #MachineLearning #Mosquitoes #VectorBorneDiseases #DigitalHealth #AI4PEP

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🌍 AI4PEP is in Geneva for #AIForGood (6–10 July), represented by our Director, Prof. Jude Kong, and Prof. Jerry John Kponyo of AI4PEP Ghana.

📍 AI for Global Majority booth
🎓 7 July: AI in Education roundtable
🤝 9 July: Inclusive AI Governance for Public Health
#AI4PEP

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AI4PEP Malaysia at ICACTE 2026!

The AI4PEP Malaysia hub at Sunway University will support Special Session 4 on AI for Public & Community Health, chaired by Prof. Siew Hoong.

📍 Hangzhou, China
📅 Aug. 21–23, 2026
Learn more: https://t.co/UNhh2GJTqN

#ICACTE2026 #AIForHealth

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🌍 SACAQM’s AI-powered air quality monitoring technology is being rolled out in Leeds and Yorkshire through the SYNERGIA project with University of Leeds and Wits partners.

A proud moment for AI4PEP South Africa.

Read more: https://t.co/bh3CQ8Pp2U

#SACAQM #AI4PEP #AirQuality

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🌍 AI4PEP South Africa has been highlighted by Québec Science for its innovative work on low-cost air-quality monitoring.

Led by Prof. Bruce Mellado, the team is advancing responsible AI for environmental health and public health impact.

https://t.co/dN3zI1zEd2

#AI4PEP #SACAQM

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🏆 Celebrating a historic achievement for AI4PEP Ghana and RAPiD VBP!

Congratulations to the team for winning four awards at the 2nd KNUST Research Conference, recognizing their AI-driven work in vector surveillance and epidemic preparedness.

#AI4PEP #RAPiDVBP #KNUST

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🌍 AI4PEP is proud to highlight our South Africa team, SACAQM, featured by IDRC for using responsible AI to advance low-cost air-quality monitoring and support environmental health across sub-Saharan Africa.

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/p6z6q4dUtJ

#AI4PEP #SACAQM #ResponsibleAI

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This new publication from AI4PEP South Africa showcases Africa’s first documented use of spatio-temporal AI modelling with low-cost sensors to forecast air quality and strengthen environmental health monitoring.
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @CERN @CleanAirFund @WitsUniversity @dzevela

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Cette nouvelle publication d'AI4PEP Afrique du Sud, présente la première utilisation documentée en Afrique de l’IA spatio-temporelle pour prévoir la qualité de l’air et renforcer la surveillance environnementale.

@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @CERN @CleanAirFund @WitsUniversity @dzevela

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Missed our World Environment Day Lecture Series?
Prof. Mabhaudhi explores systems leadership, climate action, and why focusing on outcomes for people and the planet can unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
https://t.co/KMx1vdHjuN
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @UKZN @UPTuks @csinha

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Avez-vous manqué notre conférence de la Journée mondiale de l’environnement?
Pr Mabhaudhi aborde le leadership systémique, l’action climatique et l’importance de placer les populations et la planète au cœur des solutions
https://t.co/KMx1vdHjuN
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @UKZN @UPTuks

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À l’honneur par le @IDRC_CRDI, Le projet AI4PEP Afrique du Sud utilise l’IA responsable et des capteurs connectés pour améliorer l’accès aux données sur la qualité de l’air.
https://t.co/0GNLj9G9zW

@FCDOGovUK @WitsUniversity @CERN @dzevela @csinha @brucemellado

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Proud to see the AI4PEP South Africa project featured by @IDRC_CRDI
The AI4PEP South Africa project is using responsible AI and connected sensors to expand access to air-quality data and support healthier communities
Watch: https://t.co/0GNLj9G9zW
@FCDOGovUK @WitsUniversity @CERN

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AI4PEP Sénégal, @Ai4declicSn franchit une étape importante avec l’extension de la plateforme 3S One Health à la région de Fatick
Une avancée qui renforce la surveillance sanitaire la collaboration multisectorielle et l’alerte précoce
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @csinha @SylvainFayeUCAD

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AI4PEP Senegal, @Ai4declicSn has reached an important milestone with the expansion of the 3S One Health platform to the Fatick region.
By connecting communities and institutions, the initiative is helping strengthen early detection and health surveillance.
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK

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🔴EN DIRECT
La série de conférences AI4PEP est en cours à l’occasion de la #JourneeMondialeDeLEnvironnement 2026!
Rejoignez le Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi pour une discussion sur le nexus climat-alimentation-santé et le rôle de l’IA
https://t.co/czGka6krMB
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK

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🔴 HAPPENING NOW

The AI4PEP Lecture Series is live for #WorldEnvironmentDay 2026!
Join Prof. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi as he explores the Climate-Food-Health Nexus and the role of AI in building healthier, more resilient futures.
🔗 https://t.co/czGka6krMB
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK

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🔴Plus qu’un jour!
Rejoignez AI4PEP demain pour sa conférence de la Journée mondiale de l’environnement 2026: Nexus climat-alimentation-santé : l’IA au service des populations et de la planète
🗓 5 juin | 8 h EST
🔗 https://t.co/czGka6krMB
@IDRC_CRDI @FCDOGovUK @UKZN @UPTuks